Post-Doctoral Research Associate – Transportation Research
University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Knoxville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $70,565 - $72,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
Python
About the role
- Conduct advanced research on the collection, integration, and analysis of large-scale transportation datasets.
- Develop software tools and applications that translate research findings into practical solutions for transportation agencies, industry, and academic partners.
- Design and implement data-driven methodologies to analyze transportation system performance, safety, and resilience.
- Develop prototype applications and tools to support decision-making, visualization, and real-time analysis.
- Collaborate with faculty, students, and external partners on interdisciplinary research projects.
- Prepare publications, reports, and presentations to disseminate findings to academic, government, and industry stakeholders.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
- Strong background in transportation systems, statistical modeling, and/or machine learning.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB, and experience with application development frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed venues and work in collaborative research environments.
Benefits
- Access to career development and coaching
- Continued education
- Extensive list of development and training possibilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
PythonRMATLABstatistical modelingmachine learningdata-driven methodologiesapplication developmentdata analysissoftware developmenttransportation datasets
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationinterdisciplinary researchpresentation skillsreport writingteamworkproblem-solvingdecision-makingresearch skillspublication skills
Certifications
Ph.D. in Civil EngineeringPh.D. in Computer SciencePh.D. in Data Science